Sounds awesome! Please keep us updated. If the stars align I may actually be in the area at this time (I'm normally in the southern hemisphere).<br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Thu, Mar 10, 2011 at 1:57 PM, Joe Deken <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:jdeken@ucsd.edu">jdeken@ucsd.edu</a>></span> wrote:<br>
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During the week of April 25-30 in Los Angeles, CrashSpace LA and New Blankets Inc<br>
will be hosting "pd_LAunch" -- a gala-grassroots festival of events to celebrate the<br>
launch of a puredata/Max patching circle in LA. This new LA patching circle will be hosted<br>
by CrashSpace LA.<br>
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We will be providing regular updates about pd_LAunch on pd list and elsewhere -- many<br>
arrangements are still in-progress. But please spread the word to those you know who may<br>
be interested -- whether they live in LA and may become patching-circle "regulars" -- or<br>
if they live anywhere in the world and just want to be part of the pd_LAunch launch-fest.<br>
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The main purpose of this preliminary/early announcement is to help you in making<br>
travel plans, etc. if you need to. We especially welcome members of other patching<br>
circles (from other cities, other countries) to join us in LA and share your experience<br>
and inspiration. At the moment, we have set up an an e-mail address: <a href="mailto:launch@pd-la.info" target="_blank">launch@pd-la.info</a><br>
where you can express your interest, support, plans-to-attend and other helpful ideas.<br>
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Because the physical facilities at CrashSpace are fairly small and other venues are<br>
still being negotiated, it's VERY IMPORTANT that you RSVP "yes" right away if you plan to<br>
join us April 25 - 30 in LA.(Kindly make your RSVP via the email address: <a href="mailto:launch@pd-la.info" target="_blank">launch@pd-la.info</a>)<br>
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We request that you also use the "launch" e-mail address especially to express interest in<br>
topics for workshops and/or demonstrations that you would be interested in attending. (See<br>
suggestions below.) Or you can use the e-mail to ask particular questions, to request<br>
travel and lodging advice and assistance etc.)<br>
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All pd_LAunch events will be "free and open" to everyone, as much as space and<br>
facilities permit. For some events that will be limited by space, we will be providing<br>
some signup lists -- details forthcoming.<br>
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We would also request that when you RSVP "yes" you would consider making a<br>
contribution to secure some of the spaces and amenities we will need. A suggested<br>
contribution is $50 USD. We welcome your contribution to this effort, with money or ideas<br>
or other help, even if you cannot get to LA in person. We can all support the new<br>
patching-circle there. (Money contributions, of whatever amount, should be made to New<br>
Blankets Inc. which is a U.S. 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization; so your contributions are<br>
tax deductible if/as those laws apply to you.)<br>
<br>
Some events and highlights already planned:<br>
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- VIP guests: Miller Puckette, Hans-Christoph Steiner, Chris McCormick, Natacha Diehls<br>
... more invitations are "in the hopper" as well.<br>
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- Opening reception/build/video-slam at UCSD with Miller Puckette Monday April 25<br>
(San Diego)<br>
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- "puredata gym-full" Family Night at the Long Beach Boys and Girls Club<br>
Wednesday Apr 27<br>
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- panel discussion with Miller Puckette and puredata developers Saturday<br>
afternoon Apr 30<br>
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- concert/party/reception "Music with Miller Puckette and Friends" Saturday<br>
evening Apr 30 (Miller Puckette, Natacha Diehls, Chris McCormick and more ...)<br>
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- workshops and demonstrations by Hans Steiner, Chris McCormick, Miller Puckette<br>
and others are being arranged ... These will be based on what the interest/registrations<br>
indicate and depending on what spaces/venues in LA can be arranged. (Some spaces larger<br>
than the CrashSpace location may be required.)<br>
<br>
- A "goody bag" and other items available for pd_LAunch<br>
sponsors/RSVP'rs/contributors to include a 20-lecture puredata video course by<br>
Miller Puckette, pd_LAunch souvenirs made on the CrashSpace Makerbots, live-USB<br>
sticks ready to boot-up and run Linux/pd on any computer etc etc.<br>
<br>
- "Store-front music" a transformation of the street-front of CrashSpace into an<br>
interactive puredata experience, following up on the CrashSpace smash-hit effort for<br>
VIMBY. (Get your patch out on the street ...)<br>
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Mark your calendars. Plan to join us in LA. All your efforts to help start a successful<br>
patching circle in LA are welcome. Let us know if we can help with travel, lodging or<br>
other arrangements if you are coming to LA from afar.<br>
<br>
Workshops/demos being planned (Please suggest others if you like; all involve pd/Max patching):<br>
<br>
- pd for beginners tutorials<br>
- homemade-computer instruments "petting zoo" at the Boys and Girls Club<br>
- GEM and interactive graphics<br>
- WebPd -- pd with your web browser<br>
- android -- pd on your phone/handheld<br>
- motion-interfacing with the Kinect 3D camera<br>
- arduino/pduino for real-world interaction and robotics<br>
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</blockquote></div><br><br clear="all"><br>-- <br>Richie<br>